Salary Distribution
See how QA Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$78,227$95,000$120,000$151,000$184,000
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most QA Engineers earn between $95,000 and $151,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $184,000 or more.
QA Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
104 jobsMedian$100,000
Range$82,500 - $130,987
San Diego
34 jobsMedian$136,500
Range$111,300 - $168,500
Santa Clara
15 jobsMedian$165,000
Range$105,374 - $194,700
Huntsville
15 jobsMedian$122,275
Range$97,638 - $151,475
Redmond
14 jobsMedian$138,650
Range$121,500 - $188,900
Mountain View
13 jobsMedian$177,500
Range$147,000 - $203,500
Boston
13 jobsMedian$119,600
Range$108,000 - $157,763
Sunnyvale
12 jobsMedian$158,000
Range$131,400 - $177,500
Long Beach
11 jobsMedian$151,750
Range$130,000 - $162,450
New York
11 jobsMedian$125,000
Range$110,000 - $159,000
Austin
11 jobsMedian$117,800
Range$92,500 - $134,950
San Mateo
11 jobsMedian$205,720
Range$172,335 - $228,800
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